For space enthusiasts, there are various destinations around the world that are well worth checking out. Sunny Florida is home to the Kennedy Space Centre, which is also just a stone's throw away from Disney World. We've also taken a look at a few other fantastic destinations that boast impressive space attractions.
The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida (who this year celebrates its 50th birthday) is dripping with history and has been the only launch pad for every human space mission in the United States since 1962. As a way to keep up with and surpass the Soviet Union's space advancements, it was created in 1958. Since then, as part of President Kennedy's bold mission to land the first man on the moon, the Space Centre's launch complexes have seen the infamous Apollo launches beginning from 1968-1972.
With a meal voucher included, day passes are available and can currently be purchased with 30% off in honour of the centre's 50th anniversary. The best locations to get a view of Cape Canaveral from outside the centre do vary by launch pad and mission so check out the website's recommendations before you set out.
If you're as much into the space program's history as you are future missions, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum houses the largest collection of air and spacecraft in the world. It's not just a museum either; the Museum is one of the most important spacecraft research hubs in the world as well.
An IMAX theatre can be found here too, which includes 3-D footage shot by NASA astronauts on real missions are shown on five-story screens. You'll feel as though you're on the mission in this dramatic, all-encompassing experience. The Apollo/Saturn V Centre takes visitors through the history and experiences of the Apollo moon missions.
The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida (who this year celebrates its 50th birthday) is dripping with history and has been the only launch pad for every human space mission in the United States since 1962. As a way to keep up with and surpass the Soviet Union's space advancements, it was created in 1958. Since then, as part of President Kennedy's bold mission to land the first man on the moon, the Space Centre's launch complexes have seen the infamous Apollo launches beginning from 1968-1972.
With a meal voucher included, day passes are available and can currently be purchased with 30% off in honour of the centre's 50th anniversary. The best locations to get a view of Cape Canaveral from outside the centre do vary by launch pad and mission so check out the website's recommendations before you set out.
If you're as much into the space program's history as you are future missions, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum houses the largest collection of air and spacecraft in the world. It's not just a museum either; the Museum is one of the most important spacecraft research hubs in the world as well.
An IMAX theatre can be found here too, which includes 3-D footage shot by NASA astronauts on real missions are shown on five-story screens. You'll feel as though you're on the mission in this dramatic, all-encompassing experience. The Apollo/Saturn V Centre takes visitors through the history and experiences of the Apollo moon missions.
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